Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Merriam-Webster (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

An invaluable, easy-to-use resource for those who require or prefer large print, this dictionary includes the core of the American English vocabulary and offers many of the same key features that make Merriam-Webster dictionaries best-sellers. The book, which carries the Seal of Approval of the National Association for Visually Handicapped, features 40,000 entries with definitions, table of pronunciation symbols, and a special section on abbreviations.

Editorial Reviews

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This dictionary, created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster and endorsed by the National Association for Visually Handicapped, is a reasonably priced choice for libraries that want to offer their dictionary users a large-print alternative. REVWR
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Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary

This comprehensive and affordable reference is perfect for anyone who prefers large print. Authoritative

40,000 entries provide definitions and pronunciations for the words that comprise our essential vocabulary. Created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster.

Easy to Use

Designed with large, clear type, this dictionary has received the Seal of Approval of the National Association for Visually Handicapped.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Federal Street Press (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892859165
• ISBN-13: 978-1892859167
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #316,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Large Print > Reference

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dictionary for the Visually Impaired Children, February 28, 2001

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andypharoah (Hilliard, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary (Hardcover)

   I bought this dictionary for my daughter, who has Retinitus Pigmentosa (a degenerative retinal disorder). I looked specifically for Large or Giant print dictionaries. This one carries the NAVH seal of approval.

   The typeface is clean and crisp, so she is able to read this dictionary without a magnifying glass. The words are in boldface, so she can quickly scan the pages for her words. The definitions are short and simple, more well suited for an elementary or middle school child. My daughter is in High School, so I would have liked somewhat more detailed definitions.

Good Points
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+ Large, clean print my daughter can actually use!
+ Relatively inexpensive
+ Durable color hardcover binding with color jacket
+ Concise and simple definitions are well-suited for elementary to middle school aged children.

Bad points
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- Definitions are barely adequate for high school students and not at all suited for college students (Buy a Collegiate dictionary instead)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars DB of Mississippi, March 21, 2006

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D. Brownell "MS Handyman" (Brandon, MS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary (Hardcover)

The dictionary is of good quality materials. The pages are heavy newsprint. The fonts are large but I still need my reading glasses to see the word definitions. It does not contain as many words and definitions as Merriam Webster's regular print dictionary but should be sufficient for everyday use.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dyslexia life saver!!!, September 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary (Hardcover)

My daughter has severe dyslexia. We were at a standstill about how she could look up vocabulary words. I found this dictionary, and the clarity of the pages was just what she needed. Let's face it, a real dictionary has too many definitions on one page. That means itty print, too hard for those with learning disabilities. Having clear, uncluttered definitions allow my daughter to write the definitions without getting the brain fatigue that comes from trying to focus too much. Her school has ordered this dictionary for all it's elementary classrooms, and it is a BIG hit. This is NOT a children's dictionary, but it is a dictionary that my daughter will use through high school I am sure.